Conditions for information technology application to operation of state agencies in Vietnam

Conditions for information technology application to operation of state agencies in Vietnam (Internet image)

Regarding this issue, LawNet would like to answer as follows:

1. Conditions for information technology application to operation of state agencies in Vietnam 

Conditions for information technology application to operation of state agencies in Vietnam according to Article 25 of the Law on Information Technology 2006 are as follows:

- State agencies shall prepare conditions for the application of information technology to their operation.

- The Government shall specify conditions for ensuring the application of information technology to the operation of state agencies; formulate, and organize the implementation of, the national program on application of information technology to operation of state agencies with the following principal contents:

+ Schedule for carrying out activities in the network environment by state agencies;

+ Branches or domains having great effects on socio-economic development in which information technology application needs to be prioritized;

+ Sharing and joint use of digital information;

+ Domains in which research and development, international cooperation, human resources development and information infrastructure construction are prioritized and encouraged to meet the requirements of application of information technology to operation of state agencies in each period;

+ Financial sources for the application of information technology to operation of state agencies;

+ Key programs, schemes and projects on the application of information technology to operation of state agencies.

2. Principles for information technology application to operation of state agencies in Vietnam

Principles for information technology application to operation of state agencies in Vietnam according to Article 24 of the Law on Information Technology 2006 are as follows:

- The application of information technology to operation of state agencies must be prioritized and ensure publicity and transparency with a view to raising the effectiveness and efficiency of operation of state agencies and creating conditions for people to well exercise their civil rights and duties.

- The application of information technology to operation of state agencies must promote the program on renewing the operation of state agencies and the administrative reform program.

- The supply and exchange of information must ensure its accuracy and suitability to use purposes.

- Operation processes and procedures must be made public and transparent.

- Using uniform standards, ensuring technological compatibility in the entire information system of state agencies.

- Ensuring security, safety, thrift and efficiency.

- Heads of state agencies shall be responsible for information technology application under their management.

3. Contents of information technology application to operation of state agencies in Vietnam

Contents of information technology application to operation of state agencies according to Article 26 of the Law on Information Technology 2006 is as follows:

- Building and using the information infrastructure in service of state agencies' operation as well as information exchange and supply between state agencies and organizations or individuals.

- Building, collecting and maintaining databases in service of state agencies' operation and public interests.

- Setting forms in service of exchanging and supplying information and consulting organizations and individuals in the network environment.

- Establishing websites in accordance with Articles 23 and 28 of the Law on Information Technology 2006.

- Supplying and sharing information to and with other state agencies.

- Providing public services in the network environment.

- Working out and realizing plans on training, and raising cadres' and civil servants' awareness about, and their level of application of, information technology.

- Carrying out activities in the network environment in accordance with Article 27 of the Law on Information Technology 2006.

>> CLICK HERE TO READ THIS ARTICLE IN VIETNAMESE